This January, we celebrate School Board Appreciation Month and honor the dedicated volunteers who help shape the future of our schools. School board members play a vital role in ensuring students have the resources and support they need to succeed.
School boards are made up of diverse group individuals—parents, grandparents, business owners, and community leaders—who bring unique skills and perspectives to their work. Beyond overseeing school operations and collaborating with leadership, they engage with their communities, listen to stakeholders, and make thoughtful decisions that impact student success. Their dedication provides the foundation for schools to thrive.
This month, we encourage everyone to show appreciation for these committed individuals. Their efforts keep their schools vibrant, innovative, and focused on empowering every child. If inspired, consider volunteering with your local school or exploring opportunities to serve on a board. Together, we can ensure bright futures for all students. Happy School Board Appreciation Month!
Battle Creek Montessori Academy
- Liz Turner – President
- Keona Ackley – Vice President
- Lisa Hahn – Treasurer
- Derrick Freeman – Secretary
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy
- Glenda K. Bell – President
- Jean Nesbitt – Vice President
- Betty Mason – Secretary/ Treasurer
- Terri R. Mays – Director
- Renee Harris – Director
Bradford Academy
- Theresa Vaughn – President
- Damon Barber – Vice President/Secretary
- Leonidas Caldwell – Treasurer
- Dwayne Robinson – Director
Creative Montessori Academy
- Tammy Duty – President
- Don Treadwell – Vice President
- Walker Evans – Treasurer
- Jessica Shoemaker – Secretary
Dove Academy of Detroit
- Ka’Nea Brooks – President
- Sara Miller – Vice President
- Dr. Chastity Gaither – Treasurer
- Ashley Carson – Trustee
- Jarod McGuffey – Director
Four Corners Montessori Academy
- Jay Brown – President
- Tamara Fobare – Vice President
- Kristine Armaly – Treasurer
- Cheryl Hatton – Secretary
- Cermone Moy – Director
Ivywood Classical Academy
- Tyler Horning – President
- Myranda Fabian – Vice President
- Kris Morris – Treasurer
- Jeff Fettig – Secretary
- Hanna Brown – Director
Kingsbury Country Day School
- Jodie L. Quisenberry – President
- Sandra L. Bouckley – Vice President
- Kyle Jackson – Treasurer
- Adam Stewart – Secretary
- Dr. Jeffery Driscoll – Trustee
- Dora Higbie – Trustee
- Michael Easlick – Trustee
Livingston Classical Academy
- David Raney – President
- Doug Pedersen – Vice President
- Kalyndra Craven – Treasurer
- Mike Schmidt – Secretary
- Stacy Specht – Director
Macomb Montessori Academy
- Jennifer Johnson – President
- Emmett Lee Jones – Treasurer
- Shana Giles – Secretary
- Susan Bland – Director
- John Marks III – Director
Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change
- Judith Kell – President
- John A. Taylor – Vice President
- Michelle Eisenbarth – Treasurer
- Laurie Wieschowski – Secretary
- Janda VanDyke – Director
- Jack Kennedy – Director
- Frank Cox – Director
New Branches Charter Academy
- Eric Thomas-Ferrell – President
- Josiah Roggenback – Vice President
- Jeff VanDyke – Treasurer
- Angie Shadix – Secretary
Three Oaks Public School Academy
- Lynn Marie Young – President
- Todd Smith – Vice President & Secretary
- James D. Crocker – Treasurer
West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science
- Matthew Smith – President
- Kathy DeerInWater – Vice President
- Jason Kingma – Secretary/Treasurer
- Marnie Vander Weide – Director
Will Carleton Academy
- Ian Church – President
- Erika Gehrke – Vice President
- Shannan Clevenger – Treasurer
- Nicole Williams – Secretary
- Jacob Bruns – Trustee
- Rob Thielen – Trustee
- Annette Sands – Trustee